MY GOD; MY HOPE, MY CONFIDENCE – Psalm 27:1-6;13-14

• Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit- Eph.5:19

• The word of God in Psalm 27 is being revealed to us today as divine hope and confidence against all odds.

• The charge today is to receive the word of God and see Jesus, the hope of glory in His word- John 5:39; Col.1:27-

• Therefore, let’s encourage ourselves in the word of God

A. GOD AND HIS WORDS ARE INSEPARABLE – JOHN 1:1-3; PSALM 19: 119;

• God’s word as contained in this Psalm speaks of the capacity and capability of God to preserve His own regardless of harsh or unfavourable terrain and environment.

• Therefore we need not to be afraid or fearful for God will watch over His word for performance- Jeremiah 1:12

• It is described by Michael W. Smith as follow:

Words of Life, words of Hope

Give us strength, help us cope

In this world, where e’er we roam

Ancient words will guide us Home

Ancient words ever true

Changing me, and changing you.

We have come with open hearts

Oh let the ancient words impart.

• Psalm 19: 7-8 speaks about the word of God
  • as a perfect document;
  • a law that cannot be changed and sacrosanct
  • A refreshing agent that can give renewal, changing old order to the new
  • Ever trusted word of  God relevant for all situations
  • Right for all cases and at all times
  • It gives inner joy that last; cannot be bought or gained elsewhere
  • It illuminates every cloud of uncertainties to give acceptable divine direction

B.  THE HOPE IN GOD THROUGH  THE INSTRUMENT OF THE WORD OF GOD-  PSALM 27:5-6

What is hope?

• The scripture says in Romans 8:24ff if we see what we are waiting for, that is not really hope. People do not hope for something they already have. But we are hoping for something we do not have yet, and we are waiting for it patiently. Also, the Spirit helps us with our weakness. Therefore hope and confidence in God is antidote against every untoward event ravaging the globe.

• Understanding of what God can do make the hope of His children to rise so high that God is there for us- Psalm 27:5. God express clearly that in trouble time He will be there to protect our interests and save us from calamities.

• In Psalm 31:20; God specifically promised to hide us in His secret place beyond the reach of men :

• God’s pavilion gives assurance of hope in God. Even in danger time God is ready to showcase us as His pride. So why would you not hope in God? For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.- Col.3:3

• Hope in God is certain and could be relied upon because He will set me high above dragging evil forces contending for my life. In Psalm 27:6; 40:2; 31.Jer.38:5-6;8-12.

• In brevity; the hope of God is characterised as follow:

1. The hope that never Fade

2. The hope that never Faint

3. The hope that never Fail

4. The hope that never Finish or vanished

• As long as we remain in His presence to seek His face and gaze upon His beauty, our hope in him is certain- Psalm 27:4

C. THE CONFIDENCE IN THE WORD OF GOD- PSALM 27:1-3;13-14

• The life of David further teaches us how the confidence in God is assured weapon of victory against any form of challenges

• He expressed his confidence in God as the light, the stronghold and the salvation. Therefore darkness cannot prevail because the Saviour is right there for us, what or who can overcome Him- vs 1. Isaiah 43:2.

• David expressed confidence in God’s power to cause his enemies to stumble and fall- vs 2. Therefore confidence in us as His children should not shake because God is my warrior in battle- Exodus 15:3; Zeph.3:17

• Confidence of David is shown in the assurance that his hear will not fail in battle, so he’s got no reason to fear. God can strengthen our heart in time of siege and we are sure of coming out strong – vs 3

• The goodness of God is guaranteed as the overall outcome of any challenge we face as believers. This was David’s confidence for us to lean on all times.- vs 13; Psalm 30:5

CONCLUSION

Nothing else can guarantee hope and confidence in this world and the terrible situations but God. Therefore, as Psalm.27.14 says  – Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.